In this rebroadcasted episode, we get a chance to talk with Brandon Evert who was, at the time, a D4 student, and Host of Extracting Wisdom Podcast. Brandon talks about his journey, his choice to join the dental field, and what lead him to pursue a career in the military once he graduates. This is a pathway we all should know more about to help the next generation of dental professionals!

Episode Highlights

• Brandon’s Journey
• Medicine vs. Dentistry 
• Being a Dentist in the Military 
• Internship with Dr. Moody 
• Digital Protocol 
• Equipment
• Military Placement 

Quotes

“I’m very lucky to have this scholarship and to know I have a 4 year job after school.” 

 

“Me being the dental nerd that I am, I searched for dental podcasts.” 

 

“This digital stuff is not new, but at a dental school it is often unheard of.” 

 

“Squeaky wheel gets the grease.” 

 

“This is the best scholarship you will find, you will not find another that will cover 100% of your school and give you a stipend.” 

 

“My husband is a dentist and that student loan debt is huge.”

 

“I like doing SRPs, IF I have the right equipment.” 

 

“The only reason you are ‘soft’ is because your instruments are so dull you are not doing anything.” 

 

“The newer generation of dentistry is more inclusive.” 

 

“I wish we had more of a team approach, because that is real life.” 

 

“It is the blind leading the blind sometimes.” 

 

Links 

https://www.instagram.com/brandonevertdmdstudent/ 

https://extractingwisdom.libsyn.com/website 

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